Example sentences of "could [vb infin] on a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Both there and at Keetmanshoep the Germans built headquarters stations which could take on a new strategic role in time of war . |
| 2 | Perhaps if you do n't want to sell we could take on a joint venture . ’ |
| 3 | Here part-time members could take on a significant role if they were allocated specific monitoring responsibilities and duties , but their current situation and pay militates against that ( Henney , 1984 ) . |
| 4 | Positives could pass on a negative gene . |
| 5 | You could put on a mumming play , sing The Twelve Days of Christmas and make a special cake . |
| 6 | Dana could put on a good show ; no one would know she had broken down and confessed her need for Roman 's strength . |